Alphajet vs F-84 Thunderjet
Overview
The Alphajet and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and Republic respectively.
Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alphajet vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The Alphajet operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.
The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 27 years before the Alphajet (1946 vs 1973).
| French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 28 February 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 7524 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 million |
| Wing area | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,350 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,522 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Alphajet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Alphajet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 28 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.